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posture

[pos-cher] / ˈpɒs tʃər /
NOUN
stance, circumstance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aspect attitude demeanor disposition mode
STRONG
bearing brace carriage condition deportment mien phase port pose position presence set situation state
WEAK
positure
NOUN
beliefs
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude disposition feeling frame of mind mood outlook sentiment stance
STRONG
inclination standpoint
WEAK
point of view
VERB
display an attitude
Synonyms
STRONG
affect attitudinize display fake masquerade playact pose
WEAK
do a bit do for effect fake it make a show pass for pass off put on airs put up a front show off
Antonyms
STRONG
withhold
WEAK
be truthful

Example Sentences

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Infiniti: The first thing it really taught me was that my posture is not as good as I thought it was because those costumes really force you to take over perfect posture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Instead of sloshing cream into a hot skillet and hoping for the best, we are going to build a sauce with posture.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The Secret Service said operations at the White House remain normal but "a heightened security posture is in place".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

But it remains to be seen whether the geopolitical uncertainty will shift the labor market out of its so-called “no hire, no fire” posture.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“You’re right. It was just one game. For now,” I said, trying to defuse the situation—though maybe I straightened my posture a bit to let him know I was not one to mess with.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan